Curly-Coated Retriever Puppies

Curly-Coated Retrievers are affectionate and even-keeled, but also independent. They get along well with children but can be too energetic for small children. They are very intelligent and easy to train, but their independence can make them more stubborn than other retriever breeds. They are playful with their owners but can be wary of strangers.

Curly-Coated Retrievers are healthy dogs that don't have many breed-specific health concerns. However, some conditions owners should have knowledge of include canine cancer, bloat, heart conditions, eye problems, and hip dysplasia.

Curly-Coated Retrievers are highly active and love spending time outdoors with their owners. While they do need exercise, they are also good at winding down and relaxing at home. They love water sports, going on hikes and runs, and playing in a fenced-in yard with their family.

Curly-Coated Retrievers have a coat that does best when left alone. Some owners of this breed don't brush their dogs as this can cause their coats to become frizzy. Instead of brushing, some owners opt for raking tools or wetting their dogs' coats to enhance their curls. Curly-Coated Retrievers only need bathed with shampoo when they are dirty, have doggy odor, or are shedding heavily.

While this breed has a coat full of tight curls and no undercoat, Curly-Coated Retrievers are still moderate shedders that are not a good fit for people with allergies.

Their black coats consist of tight curls that make them waterproof and protect them against the cold. Their coats are oily, so they are not a great choice for those with allergies. They are large and muscular, but also very agile. Their tapered head gives them a distinct look from other retrievers.

Curly-Coated Retrievers are one of the earliest existing retriever breeds. This breed is believed to have come from the English Water Spaniel and Retrieving Setter. After first appearing in England in the 1800s, Curly-Coated Retrievers were used as show dogs and hunting dogs. Despite being rare in the United States, the Curly-Coated Retriever is a beloved hunting dog in Australia and New Zealand.